iGate 2014

iGATE International Scrabble Tournament Jan 9-12, 2014 Bangalore, India’s biggest scrabble tournament is now a grand 35-game four-day event! Details and accommodation options below:

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iGATE Global Solutions, the integrated technology and operations (iTOPS) company and Karnataka State Scrabble Association (KSSA) are proud to announce the 10th consecutive International Scrabble Tournament to be held in iGATE campus in Whitefield, Bangalore  from January 9-12, 2014.

Prizes     Accommodation    Registration    Participants (Premier – Div A)     Participants (Premier – Div b)      Participants (Newbie Division C)
Special feature: Two divisions and more prizes!

The four-day tournament will have a total prize award of over Rs. 850,000 (an increase of US

$ 1500 from last year)

Date: January 9, 10, 11 and 12, 2014

Venue: iGATE Global Solutions, Whitefield, Bangalore.

Prizes

Premier Division

1st prize – Rs.2, 85,000

2nd prize – Rs.1, 42,000

3rd prize – Rs.     85,000

4th prize – Rs.     34,000

5th prize – Rs.     28,000

6th prize – Rs.    23,000

7th prize – Rs.    17,000

8th prize – Rs.    13,500

9th prize – Rs.     10,000

10th prize – Rs.     7,000

11th -15th – Rs.     1,500 (new)

Entry fee: US $ 100

Open Division (Eligibility-WESPA rating 1499 and below)

1st prize – Rs. 50,000

2nd prize – Rs. 30,000

3rd prize – Rs. 20,000

4th prize – Rs. 15,000

5th prize – Rs. 12,000

6th prize – Rs.  9,000

7th prize – Rs.  6,000

8th prize – Rs.  5,000

9th prize – Rs.  4,000

10th prize – Rs.3,000

11th -15th – Rs.     1,500 (new)

• Registration:  Contact Radhika Mahalingaiah – spica57@yahoo.com

Entry fee: US $ 50

Late Registration: Entries registered after January 1, 2014, will have to pay an extra amount of Rs 500.

*Several more exciting special prizes including bingo prizes. Please note that prize money is subject to tax deduction at source as applicable.

Format: A minimum of 35 games of 50 minutes each will be played over four days. Word source will be the latest Collins Scrabble Tournament and Club Word List 2012.

Challenge: 5-point penalty per word, the player does not lose turn.

Schedule:

Thursday, January 9, 2014

8.30- 9 am- Registration

9.00 am – 9.30 am-Inauguration and draw.
9.30 am – First Game
Nine/ten games to be played during the day.

Friday, January 10, 2014
9:00 am. Session Starts.
Nine/ten games to be played during the day.
Saturday, January 11, 2014
9:00 am. Session Starts.
Nine/ten games to be played during the day.

Sunday, January 12, 2014

9:00 am. Session Starts.
Eight games to be played during the day.

5.30 pm prize distribution.

•Registration:  Contact Radhika Mahalingaiah – spica57@yahoo.com

Breakfast, lunch and snacks arrangements will be provided on all four days of the tournament. Local conveyance will be arranged for participants to the venue and back (Collective pick up and drop arrangement)

Entry fee:   The tournament is conducted by KSSA who will collect the entry fee. The association promotes competitive scrabble in Karnataka and in association with the Scrabble Association of India the rest of the country as well. Entry fee can be paid on the day of the tournament.

Note: Please remember to get the following details. Winners have to furnish the details as the prize money will be transferred directly to their bank account:

1. Name of the Bank

2.  Account Number

3.  Name of the beneficiary

4. Bank swift code for wire transfer

5. Email address

6. Your postal address

7. Your telephone number

ACCOMMODATION:

Ginger Hotel:  Less than a km from the tournament venue, but 10 km away from the city centre. Tariff ranges from Rs.1400 for single AC room (plus 15.5% taxes) to Rs.1900 (plus 15.5% taxes) for Twin AC room. This hotel is close to the venue; about five minutes walk to the venue. Bookings can be made directly – www.gingerhotels.com.

MGM Mark Whitefield: Right next to the venue. Tariff ranges from Rs.1800+Taxes (Including breakfast & Wifi). Superior room Single occupancy charge is Rs.2200+Taxes (Including breakfast & Wifi). Bookings can be made directly :reservations@mgmmarkwhitefield.com

The Park Residency: Situated in the heart of the city. Tariffs range from non A/C – Rs.1300 (single) to Rs. 1700 (double or twin); A/C – Rs.1700 (single) and Rs.2000 (double), inclusive of taxes. Rs.500 for extra bed, 24-hour check-in. Email: theparkresidency@gmail.com. Please mention scrabble tournament while booking, or Contact-rexnd@dataone.com.

Hotel Janardhana: Tariffs for non AC rooms – Rs.730 (single) Rs.980 (three beds). And Rs.80 extra for extra bed.

Pranam Hotel: – Close to the City Railway Station. Tariff ranges from Rs.450 to Rs.900 (non-AC and AC rooms) per day.
 

 Premier Dvision (Div A)
Participants:

Open Division (Div B)
Participants:

Newbie Division (Div C):